The Straits Times
Republished with Permission
25 July 2025

Ms Alicia Boo, principal counsellor at Focus on the Family Singapore, explains that this is the period that tends to coincide with stressful life transitions, such as first-time parenthood or a midlife career switch.

“During such transitions, couples may find they have a lot to juggle – from career to child-rearing to managing finances, and caring for elderly parents. These stressors, when compounded by the lack of communication and conflict resolution skills, may lead to the marriage being stretched thin and cracks appearing,” she says.

“Hence, it is important to grow together in marriage and stay connected to each other,” she adds.

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